1. Dr. William H. Daniel’s Material, 1970-1995 (1 cubic foot). This series contains material related to the work of Dr. William H. Daniel, a Purdue agronomist, and pioneer of the Purdue Turf Program. Among the items are scrapbooks presented to him by former students upon his 30th anniversary at Purdue and his retirement from the University. The scrapbooks contain correspondence and clippings from his former students and colleagues. Also among the material are patents issued to Dr. Daniel and miscellaneous publication and items.

6. Photographs and Negatives, circa 1943-1980’s (1.5 cubic foot). Numerous photographs pertaining to the staff and research of the Purdue Turf Program, along with photographs relating to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and its conferences.

Scope and Contents: Purdue University, College of Agriculture, Department of Agronomy Extension, Turfgrass Program and Midwest Regional Turf Foundation records (1931-2000; 6 cubic feet) document the work of Purdue agronomist, Dr. William H. Daniel. The records include, financial records, newsletters and research summaries, membership information, and meeting minutes and miscellaneous papers of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, Incorporated. It also includes Turf Conference Proceedings, numerous photographs and miscellaneous material from the Purdue Turf Program and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. The records are organized into six series: